TRIATHLON-READY
With a pronounced heel tab, quick-pull laces, and sole drain holes, the Tempo is designed to speed up your switches from bike to run. But the first-ever road shoe from the triathlon-apparel company Zoot is also a highly advanced, lightweight trainer for everyday roadies. The midsole’s dual-density foam and carbon-fiber plate in the midfoot provide ample torsional rigidity for mild overpronators. And because serious triathletes don’t pause to put on socks in transition, the shoe’s seamless interior is designed to eliminate chafing on bare feet—making it the best-fitting model here, with socks or without. 9.5 oz; zootsports.com